Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Echinochloa

Species:

Echinochloa walteri

USDA Symbol:

ECWA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, birds, small mammals

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, poorly-drained silty soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in marshes and wetlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in wet conditions; may benefit from cold stratification but not strictly required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI